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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mary do when she learns that she will be separated from her friends?
(a) Faints.
(b) Spits.
(c) Screams.
(d) Cries.

2. Karen tells Martha that her ________________________.
(a) commitment to the school will not change.
(b) the end of year picnic is all planned.
(c) the furnace is going out.
(d) car is making funny noises.

3. Who reprimands Mary during her crying fit?
(a) Dr. Cardin.
(b) Mrs. Mortar.
(c) Martha.
(d) Karen.

4. What is the name of the school in THE CHILDREN'S HOUR?
(a) Wright-Dobie School.
(b) Wright Way School.
(c) Wright-Wrong School.
(d) Wright Brothers School.

5. How can Mary's behavior be characterized?
(a) Shy.
(b) Empathetic.
(c) Tender.
(d) Manipulative.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mrs. Mortar's home?

2. In what room of the school does the play begin?

3. What does Mary do upon hearing her punishment?

4. What has Dr. Cardin asked Mrs. Mortar to do which irritates her?

5. How is Dr. Cardin related to Mary Tilford?

(see the answer key)

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